In Memory

BENNETT Rudlin “ Rod” Bennett , 51, passed away August 23, 2003. A native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville. He was employed as a manager in the Tire Industry. He was a member of Jacksonville Word Of Faith Church, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Morocco Temple. He also loved hunting and fishing with his sons. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Sheila Bennett ; sons, Rudlin T. Bennett and Benjamin G. Bennett ; parents, Ray U. and Satilla Bennett ; brother, John Ray (Debbie) Bennett ; sisters Sharon Brooks and Evie (Pat) McCoy, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Wednesday at George H. Hewell and Son Northside Funeral Home, 4747 Main St. with Pastors Simone Lyons and Ron McCreary officiating. Interment will follow with Masonic Rites being given at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 6 to 8 pm. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Jacksonville Word of Faith Church Building Fund, 1396 Chaffee Rd. S., Jacksonville, Fl . 32221.